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Interactive space and technology center with a focus on Apollo missions, featuring life-size replicas, simulations, and a diverse array of space-related memorabilia.
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- Shenae D5 contributionsIf you are passing by it is worth stopping in at the blowhole to have a look and then head down the road for a dip. Bri g snorkel and goggles if you have them, pleanty to see.Written 11 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Angela NMarlborough, UK211 contributionsNot often do you find somewhere that is truely amazing. Run by dedicated volunteers so much attention to detail about a time in history which was so important. I learnt so much. Great exhibits, experiences loads for children to do.Written 23 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- bobjanhBrisbane, Australia2,404 contributionsWe stayed three nights at the Temple Gorge campground in order to visit the Park.. the campground was good - sites are well spaced, camp hosts are in place during the season: clean pit toilets, a communal fire pit. It is dusty and dry and water is in short supply so come prepared.
Access is via a 60 km unsealed road in good condition to the campground turnoff: the last couple of km into the campground was a bit rough but easily done at lower speed and with care.
A number of Park features are located at and near Temple Gorge, as well as several walking trails. Temple Gorge walk is an excellent 2km walk, Sunrise lookout a great spot early in the morning, Honeycomb Gorge easily accessed via the carpark or a return walk from temple Gorge campground is well worthwhile. And the Embankment Walk to the Cliff Lookout a bit of an adventure and quite stunning. Draper’s Gorge carpark kids a short drive away.
A great spot to visit.Written 23 June 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Angel69174 contributionsWe went here and looked around. There are lots of things to explore, but most interestingly was the movie on the HMAS Sydney - which I knew nothing about. - would highly recommend watching this if you visit. We walked across the road to the lighthouse keepers cottage - which is very spooky and Im sure haunted. '
The original jetty is now closed to the public due to cyclone damage which is sad but you can still look through the fence. The owners are lovely people who give you heaps of information and are so friendly.
Def worth a visitWritten 24 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - birdsart&natureAlbany, Australia3 contributionsWe read and were told prior to our Carnarvon stay that the town had aggressive indigenous folk in the Main Street and at the Fascine harassing passers by. We were also told numerous times that “Carnarvon is a rough town” Nothing could be further from the truth! Our experience so far (1 week) has been relaxed fun and everything you would hope in a seaside location. Everyone is chilled and we’ve had nothing but smiles from the locals … indigenous and otherwise. Love it here. Birdwatching has surpassed our expectations. Sunsets at the pub playing cards, coffee at the Old Post Office. Vietnamese food in the Main Street. Amazing fruit, ice creams, seafood & fresh well priced supermarket fare. We have another week to go with our house sit and we are looking forward to more driving and cycling excursions east south and North.Written 5 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Skip-and-ChipToronto, Canada74 contributionsEasy access from town, easy to spot from the highway! Look for the big dish! A cute little museum with some interactive games for all ages, my 65 year old husband tried several times to land the space craft and he really enjoyed the whole experience. He was one of those kids so excited about the first man landing on the moon, this museum was right up his alley. The movie The Dish told those of us who didn't know that Australia had an important part in that mission. We spent about an hour at the museum, happily looking at exhibits, talking to the curators and buying great t-shirts.Written 7 April 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Peter_B_SimonsPortland, Australia651 contributionsAn informative place as it should be. Lots of great information and helpful person behind the counter. Great souvenirs of region and well priced clothing. Very helpful.Written 12 October 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Dingo_6152Fremantle, Australia3,405 contributionsI have been to a number of indigenous cultural centres around Western Australia, so I was keen to visit Gwoonwardu Mia. The centre is located on your way into town, on Robinson Road, just before the Babbage Island Road turnoff. You can't miss the large building encased by carved steel panels. The entrance however is a little more difficult to locate. The main visitor's car park is to the left of the building, but the entrance is actually tucked around to the right. The centre is open to the public from 9:30am to 3:30pm Monday to Friday (closed Saturday and Sunday).
The entrance is just past the cafe, in the gallery shop. to get through to the interpretive centre you go through the gallery shop out the doors to the ethnobotanical gardens, representing the five local language groups, and then to a smaller side door. The interpretive centre, Burlganyja Wanggaya, is worth the admission fee ($10/adult & $5/children), with impressive interactive displays, such as the Sky Dome, which showcases a timelapse video of a starry sky, with commentary about the ancient art of stargazing for the Aboriginal community, and the exhibit on the incredible giant, burrowing bees. I thoroughly recommend you spend the time listening and watching each of the stories (both good and bad) about the history of Gascoyne Aboriginal peoples - it was captivating.
The gallery shop and the cafe however really don't do the centre justice. They were poorly laid out and weren't that inviting. The staff were almost non-existent and not that helpful at all. Which is a shame as both the gallery and shop have the potential to be an asset to the centre rather than an afterthought.Written 30 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Daman P2 contributionsDelicious pies. The Moroccan goat pie was a special spicy treat, with a complex flavour profile, complete with apricot and date. Beautiful.Written 15 July 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Dingo_6152Fremantle, Australia3,405 contributionsThis local growers' market is held every Saturday from 8:30am - 11:30am on the grounds of the Carnarvon Civic Centre. There was a variety of stallholders, on the Robinson Street frontage, selling a range of local crafts. Then if you walk down the passage between the two buildings to the parking area at the rear, you'll find more stalls. There is a decent selection of fresh fruit and vegetables (depending on the season) and a few food vans, with freshly roasted coffee, Dutch poffertjies, goat pies, burgers, jams, pickles and preserves.Written 1 June 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- caddyandbellAPerth, Australia6,144 contributionsI really liked all the old farm and industry machinery and the lighthouse.Well worth the visit for the history and the beautiful outlook.Go across the road and have a coffee and a bite after.Pity the jetty isnt openWritten 27 July 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- caddyandbellAPerth, Australia6,144 contributionsBush Bay was a bit of a surprise visit.Hadnt planned on staying there but trying to prolong our return to Perth.Went to Bush Bay rather than New Beach.Turn to your right when you hit the T junction.Plenty of room for vans etc and you can choose to be on the beach or just a bit further back.They have quite big tides so be careful where you park.It is primarily Mangroves but we had NO issue with midgies or mosquitoes.Not really a swimming beach as it is so shallow but its clean and seaweed free.No drop toilets so you need to be self contained.Generators and fires are allowed and so are pets.$8 per person per night and there is an honesty box as you drive in from the highway.Pensioners are only $6 a night.Saw lots of boats and apparently they were catching fish but they had to go way our to sea.Nice camp spot and much better than New BeachWritten 27 July 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- caddyandbellAPerth, Australia6,144 contributionsThis review is for the 3 mile camp.Didnt stay there but checked it our for a future stay.It looks fantastic.It has a shop with essential and alcohol,beautiful flushing toilets and showers.Fabulous views from some of the caravan sites and also some cabins.Lots to explore along the coast line and your own mini blowholes that we watched the kids playing with.You can have fire.Im not sure if there was any power to sites and Im not sure about generators either.Looks like a top spot but you will need to book in advance during popular times as it does get busy and forget school holidaysWritten 27 July 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- KatetheGreat48Beverley, Australia75 contributionsFriday night at the Carnarvon Yacht Club was splendid. Stunning location with plenty of tables and chairs. A superb Chilli Con Carne with all the trimmings cooked by volunteer chefs Karl and Carmie. Different dishes and BBQ also offered on other Friday nights. Twenty dollars each including a glass of decent vino.
Bargain!Written 11 August 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - 2017NeddsVictoria Park, Australia14 contributionsWe loved going to the speedway, everyone made you feel welcome, great family night out, bar, playground and green grass.Written 29 July 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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